Murder Most Bookish: A gripping cozy English crime mystery full of twists (The Chiltern Hills Mysteries Book 1)

Murder Most Bookish is the first book in the Chiltern Hills Mysteries series, set in Marsborough, a market town nestled in England's Chiltern Hills. Rona Parish is a biographer who lives in the area with her husband Max, an illustrator, and her golden retriever Gus. When famous author Theo Harvey is found drowned in a stream near his cottage, Rona takes on the task of writing about him. Harvey's death puzzles the police, and Rona begins investigating to find answers for his widow. As Rona digs deeper, someone warns her to stop. She discovers a sinister note placed in Gus's collar, threatening her to abandon the project. Despite the warning, Rona continues her search for the truth about Harvey's death. The book was previously published as Brought to Book. It features Rona's unconventional life—she maintains her independence and maiden name despite being married, and her husband leaves their townhouse on weekdays so she can work undisturbed. Her twin sister Lindsey occasionally visits, adding to the household dynamics.